People Analyst

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

We’re looking for a People Analyst to help senior People leaders make better, faster decisions through data and clear storytelling. You’ll turn ambiguous questions into analyses, scalable reporting, and actionable recommendations.

Using analytics tools, data systems, and AI, you’ll build dashboards and insight products covering workforce trends, organizational health, employee experience, talent outcomes, and People Team effectiveness.

The ideal candidate combines analytical judgment, curiosity, and a strong understanding of how People teams operate.

You Will

• Partner with senior People leaders to clarify priorities and deliver data-backed insights.
• Build analyses, dashboards, and reports on workforce trends, talent outcomes, and organizational health.
• Use AI to accelerate reporting, automate repeatable analyses, and scale insights.
• Translate ambiguous requests into structured analyses and practical recommendations.
• Create executive-ready materials that explain findings, implications, and actions.
• Consult across People functions, including HRBPs, Talent, Compensation, Operations, DEI, Learning, and Employee Experience.
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and self-service access to insights.
• Partner with data and systems teams to ensure accurate, reliable reporting.
• Proactively identify workforce trends, risks, and opportunities.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting or client management.
• Understanding of HR operations, talent processes, workforce planning, employee lifecycle data, and organizational structures.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and turn ambiguous questions into practical analyses.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Clear storytelling and communication for executive audiences.
• SQL proficiency and experience with large, complex datasets.
• Working knowledge of data architecture, models, quality, and analytics workflows.
• Familiarity with Workday, Greenhouse, Qualtrics, or similar platforms.
• Sound judgment with sensitive employee data, including privacy, accuracy, and ethical use.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out ourI+D page.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.